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Eating disorders destroy teen lives
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As modern media has evolved, teenagers across the world have adopted a negative mindset about body image. According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD), an eating disorder will affect at least 28.8 million people in America, totaling to about 9 percent of the population. The stigma around eating disorders…
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Boys swim succeeds against the current
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When Wonjin Ko, senior, entered his sophomore year, he had one time in mind. One minute and 31.02 seconds, the record time for the 200 yard freestyle relay race at NPHS. Losing his opportunity to break the 200 yard relay record in last spring, Ko made a comeback with his teammates in his last…
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Letter from the Editors
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We did not foresee that we would once again create our annual special edition magazine remotely. This past year has been an undeniably challenging year, but it has also been a year full of reflection, growth and empathy. We wanted our eighth magazine to highlight the tests that students have faced mentally, as well…
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Medical forces battle COVID-19 with the community
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While the common American citizen does their part by staying home, countless medical staff fight on the front lines to take down COVID-19. In hospitals across the state, medical workers are working relentlessly to prevent the spread of the disease. People all over the community have shown great appreciation for these hard-workers through donations…
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Seniors take on a new challenge
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Joining the work force As countless seniors prepare to set off for college, others are dodging the traditional route and jumping into the workforce. Hanna Kessinger plans to start off her first year out of high school working at Paw Works, an animal rescue shelter. Growing up with three dogs, three cats and a…
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Kavita Rai keeps her cool in Quarantine
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Quarantine is a relatively new way of life for most people. Due to COVID-19, many have had to find new ways to work, exercise and socialize, all while staying physically distant. For Kavita Rai, this lifestyle is nothing new, as she has had to practice self-isolation for several months prior to COVID-19. Rai found…
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Emily Ho and Science Olympiad cannot compete with COVID-19
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Filled with exciting opportunities, Emily Ho’s, junior, second semester is not turning out as expected. “The pandemic has closed basically all of my extracurriculars. I can’t go to state for [Science Olympiad], go to my internship, finish my [Girl Scouts’] gold award or attend any school clubs,” Ho said. As president of Science Olympiad,…
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“The Farewell” doesn’t say goodbye
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“The Farewell” tells a heartfelt story that illustrates the concept of love and family, the ties between happiness and tragedy, and the clashes between different cultures. Written and directed by Lulu Wang, “The Farewell” is a semi-autobiographical family drama that is based on Wang’s story about her grandmother who was diagnosed with cancer. Billi…
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Calderwood copes with the COVID-19 outbreak
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With spring approaching, students were looking forward to warmer weather, end-of-the-year activities and hanging out with friends. Jackson Calderwood, senior, was one such student. Calderwood found a routine juggling schoolwork, his job at Jamba Juice and a social life. But with the outbreak of COVID-19, all that has changed. Schools across the country have…
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Dance for Hope: Panthers bust a move for a cause
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Dance for Hope is an annual dance fundraiser for American Cancer Society. This year, it was another full house as students and family from all over the community gathered in the PAC on Saturday night, Feb.29. Interact Club is a fundraising and volunteer platform for all different kinds of community service. Every year two…